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BX51 RZV

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,571 mi
Last recorded25,571 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 RZV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 25,571 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,146 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 24,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 15,459 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 15,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2007 9,851 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 9,851 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2006 4,656 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?

Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,911
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,706
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,581
Tyre tread not clearly visible 1,455
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,453
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BX51 RZV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX51 RZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX51 RZV registered?

BX51 RZV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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